HRMT-502: Human Resource Management Report a Broken Link

Managing and motivating people are critical tasks for management, particularly in the context of rapidly changing and competitive organizational environments.

This course focuses on the strategic approach to human resource management, integrating topics from organization behavior and organization theory. It takes a fresh look at topics such as motivation, leadership, culture, recruitment and selection, development, performance management, rewards, and organizational design.

This course is designed to help you realize the role of strategic HRM in organizations. In particular, you will get a good understanding of
 

  • the importance of organizational culture to HRM
  • how individuals are motivated
  • what constitutes effective and ineffective leadership
  • the utilization of teams to achieve organizational objectives
  • the strategic implications of HRM systems such as the human resource flow, performance management, and rewards management

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Textbook


Essentials of Strategic Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour was written by HRMT-502 Professor Helen Lam, copyright © Athabasca University. This printable PDF version is provided exclusively to students enrolled in HRMT-502 so that they may download and read it on their screen or even print a personal copy of the textbook if they desire. Do not share or distribute this work.

Required Readings


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Reading 8:  Bourke, J., & Dillon, B. (2018). The diversity and inclusion revolution: Eight powerful truths.  Deloitte Review, 22.

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Supplementary Readings


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Reading 4: Popiela, A. Erickson, R., Ray, R.L., & Ye, A. (2019, March 14). DNA of engagement: How organizations create and sustain hhighly engaged teams. The Conference Board.  

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